Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46pm on 21 Aug 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Wednesday night at 10:15 PM, according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake’s depth was 5 km. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received. The region is known for its seismic activity due to its location on the Alpine-Himalayan belt. Earlier this year, a 4.4 magnitude quake also hit the area. The islands experience frequent earthquakes, reflecting their position in a seismically active zone.
